Political Quotes

“I rise to offer my congratulations to the City of Sparks, NV, which was recently selected as a finalist in the 2004 All-America City competition. Sparks is a city of about 80,000 residents in Washoe County, which is in northern Nevada. Under the leadership of Mayor Tony Armstrong, it is a wonderful place to live, even better than it has been in the past. The All-America City Award is sponsored by the National Civic League, which was founded 110 years ago by Theodore Roosevelt to promote citizenship and democracy. Since the award was initiated in 1949, more than 4,000 communities have competed for the coveted designation as an All-America City. This year, hundreds of cities began the process, which requires extensive documentation of how the community is responding to challenges. Sparks was selected as one of the 30 finalists. Nevada is the fastest growing State in the country. Sparks is doing a great job of absorbing growth, while preserving the hometown family atmosphere that makes it so attractive to longtime residents and newcomers alike. Sparks has also done a great job of revitalizing its infrastructure, especially in the wake of a massive flood a few years ago. Sparks Marina Park and the Victorian Square redevelopment project are two examples of this renewal. Sparks has always been a great place to live and raise a family. Now it can boast of being an All-America City finalist.”